Physical Security Analyst

Sancorp Consulting LLC • Arlington, VA

2d • $70,000 - $118,000 • Onsite

About The Position

SANCORP Consulting, LLC is seeking a Physical Security Analyst to support United States Coast Guard (USCG) Office of Security Policy and Management security program activities in the National Capital Region. The position is on-site, with occasional travel, and supports security disciplines within DCMS-34. A Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship are specified.

The analyst provides policy, planning, assessment, administration, and program support across physical and related security disciplines. Work includes reviewing federal and departmental mandates, preparing technical correspondence and policy materials, supporting training and awareness efforts, conducting staff assistance visits, and assessing physical security at USCG facilities and critical infrastructure. The role also involves coordinating complex assignments, researching issues, evaluating information, and developing recommendations and reports.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in a security-related discipline and at least five years of documented qualifying experience, or ten years of documented experience. Compensation is commensurate with experience. The role is eligible for performance bonuses, sign-on incentives, and comprehensive benefits; candidates with an active, verifiable security clearance may be eligible for a clearance differential or specialized premium pay.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a security-related discipline and at least five years of documented qualifying experience, or ten years of documented experience.
• Knowledge and experience in staff/action officer functions involving physical security policy, planning, assessment, and administration at a military service headquarters.
• Experience or knowledge in physical access control, access control systems, identity management, credential management, critical asset protection, security engineering design, the Interagency Security Committee Risk Management Process, and other risk methodologies.
• Intermediate or higher skill level with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint; DOD365 is also listed in the required experience section.
• Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate access to required government databases, including MPICAM, ISMS, Modified Infrastructure Survey Tool (MIST), Interagency Security Committee Compliance System (ISC-CS), and Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN).
• Ability to develop, refine, or modify materials containing complex technical security ideas for varied audiences.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise written documents in accordance with USCG correspondence guidance that prompt action, instruct others, or explain policy and regulatory purposes, goals, and objectives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary subject-matter experts and facilitate organizational consensus.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Secret security clearance is specified.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis and program support to the USCG Office of Security Policy and Management across security disciplines, including physical security, personnel security, force protection, industrial security, information security, law enforcement, and security administration.
• Analyze new and existing policies and guidance in Executive Orders and DHS and DOD mandates, and advise on recommendations to improve USCG security program policy.
• Prepare written correspondence, Coast Guard Instructions, and memoranda to support strategic program goals and objectives using available media and applications.
• Assist in developing training and awareness products using applications such as MS Office, SharePoint, and Adobe.
• Assist with Staff Assistance visits to operational USCG locations to assess compliance with mandated program requirements and best practices.
• Assist with security planning and assessments for USCG-owned and leased facilities, building occupants, critical infrastructure, and mission-essential functions; identify threats, vulnerabilities, hazards, consequences, risks, and appropriate countermeasures.
• Plan, organize, prioritize, and coordinate work involving diverse demands.
• Manage multiple tasks requiring significant coordination.
• Analyze and evaluate information to prepare recommendations, reports, letters, and regulatory documents.
• Research issues and compile and coordinate information with appropriate officials and points of contact.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Holidays
• Performance bonuses
• Sign-on incentives
• Clearance differential or specialized premium pay may be available to candidates with an active, verifiable security clearance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level